By sainsbury's

Apple and blackcurrant squash

Barcode 00464741

Scanned 27 times by Nomi users

Yes — Apple and blackcurrant squash is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including acesulfame K, sucralose, flavourings, anthocyanins used as added colour, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

apple juice from concentrate (39.5%)
OK

acid: citric acid; acidity regulator: sodium citrate; flavourings
OK

blackcurrant juice from concentrate (0.5%)
UPF

acesulfame k

Artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in beverages and foods.
OK

sucralose; colour: anthocyanins; preservatives: potassium sorbate
UPF

sodium metabisulfite (sulphites)

A sulfur-based preservative and antioxidant often used to prevent browning and preserve foods; can cause sensitivity in some individuals.

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Common questions about Apple and blackcurrant squash

Is Apple and blackcurrant squash ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple and blackcurrant squash by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including acesulfame K, sucralose, flavourings, anthocyanins used as added colour, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite). These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA it is classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Apple and blackcurrant squash are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Apple and blackcurrant squash as ultra-processed markers: acesulfame k, sodium metabisulfite (sulphites). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Apple and blackcurrant squash?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pixley Berries. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.